Byron Ireland scores in final second to rally Nicholls to 71-69 victory over Seattle U
Byron Ireland secures dramatic late win for Nicholls
Byron Ireland secures dramatic late win for Nicholls
SEATTLE -- — Byron Ireland stole the ball and scored with less than a second remaining, finishing with 19 points to rally Nicholls to a 71-69 victory over Seattle University on Monday night.
Ireland shot 7 of 10 from the field and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (8-5). Trae English added 13 points, five assists and five steals. Mekhi Collins shot 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points, while adding 13 rebounds.
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for the Redhawks (5-9). Kobe Williamson added 11 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Brayden Maldonado finished with 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Justin Shamion
- Jeff Flowers
- Layne Barney
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-2 | 2 | 6-7 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
| New Orleans | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 8-7 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 5-10 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-11 |
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